Perryman, MD truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Perryman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Perryman and Harford County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Harford County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Harford County compares with Maryland
Harford County against Maryland and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harford County | Maryland | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.8 | 49.3 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 24.7% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 13.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.5% | 25.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Maryland, Harford County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Maryland on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Perryman: I-95 11 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Perryman.
Overview
Police reported 1,675 crashes involving commercial trucks in Harford County since 2015: 796 people were injured and 38 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Perryman since 2015, this page uses Harford County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
83% of truck crash reports in Harford County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Maryland.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
2.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.4% across Maryland.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). It is followed by SR-24 (2), US-40 (2) and 1015 Pulaski Hwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 33 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 3.1% in Maryland.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (24%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Perryman fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harford County.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Harford County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Harford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 11 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| US-40 | 2 |
| 1015 Pulaski Hwy | 1 |
| CR-260 | 1 |
| Golf Dr | 1 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-159 | 1 |
| SR-543 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harford County) |
|---|---|
| J F K Memorial Hwy | 512 |
| Pulaski Hwy | 88 |
| Philadelphia Rd | 36 |
| S Philadelphia Blvd | 34 |
| Mountain Rd | 30 |
| Conowingo Rd | 30 |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Hwy | 29 |
| Acrs Marked Off Road | 26 |
Perryman at a glance
| Land area | 5.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 21017) | $106,831 |
| Median home value (ZIP 21017) | $256,882 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harford County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 69 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 88 | +27% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 104 | +18% | 3.6 |
| 2020s | 169 | +62% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 69 to 169. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Perryman
How many truck crashes happen in Perryman?
Since 2015, 1,675 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harford County (796 injured, 38 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Perryman?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Perryman since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Perryman?
The worst month is June: 9.6% of truck crashes in Harford County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Perryman?
Garbage trucks were involved in 33 reported crashes in Harford County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does Perryman compare with Maryland for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Harford County has 53.8 truck crashes a year; Maryland has 49.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Perryman?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.